1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 500 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 GTE | 616 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
